Capital High vs Monte del Sol Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Monte del Sol Charter
Santa Fe · Charter high · Grades 7–12
370 students
| Measure | Capital High Santa Fe, New Mexico | Monte del Sol Charter Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 156 | #57 of 156 |
| National rank | #16436 of 16,910 | #14199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,388 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 16% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte del Sol Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 12.0).
- •Monte del Sol Charter does better on math proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •Monte del Sol Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 100%).
- •Monte del Sol Charter does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Capital High is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 370.
- •Capital High is a public school while Monte del Sol Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital High better than Monte del Sol Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Monte del Sol Charter ranks higher (25.9 vs 12.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capital High and Monte del Sol Charter?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High: 1,388. Monte del Sol Charter: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High and Monte del Sol Charter rank in New Mexico?
Capital High is 130th of 156 and Monte del Sol Charter is 57th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).